Reablement care at home
Supportive reablement care from friendly Care Professionals, helping those recovering from a major health event to remain living independently and confidently at home.
What is reablement care?
Reablement care is a type of care designed to help people regain strength and independence after a significant health setback, such as recovery from a fall, illness, major surgery, or hospital stay. Research has shown this can lead to improved health outcomes, less time spent in hospital, and an increase in perceived quality of life compared to other home care services. Reablement care might include tasks like:
- Assisting with safe mobility
- Assisting with personal care tasks until they can manage alone
- Taking over cooking during recovery
- Helping maintain usual routines
- Facilitating social connections to avoid isolation
- Improve confidence and independence to continue with day-to-day life
Why is reablement care at home helpful for older adults?
The goal of reablement care is to improve a person’s functionality enough to enable them to continue living in their own home and doing the things they love. There are many benefits to this service, such as being able to recover in familiar surroundings, having clear recovery goals that are relevant to the person’s own life, having support tailored to their own environment, having more opportunities for visits with loved ones, and even having financial peace of mind by avoiding reablement care in potentially expensive care homes.Research suggests maintaining independent living at home could improve health perception and self-efficacy in older adults, so this could have many benefits for this age group.
Do I need reablement care?
If you are about to leave hospital after an injury or major surgery that has impacted your mobility, or a bad illness that requires monitoring or medications, you may be wondering how you will carry on with your usual routines at home. Unexpected life events could make it difficult or impossible to do things that were once simple for you, like moving around safely, getting up to use the bathroom, or cooking meals on your own. If you are worried about how you will manage alone, reablement care could be exactly what you need.Not only will this aim to improve your mobility so you feel capable of doing your regular routines, it can also enhance your confidence, enabling you to live life the way you did before, or as close to this as possible
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How to get started arranging reablement care
If you are currently in hospital, reablement care can be organised for you through the NHS by the hospital discharge team, but if you would like more flexibility in your recuperation, our Care Professionals can provide compassionate, adaptable reablement care in the comfort of your home so you can hit the ground running with your recovery.
We understand how frustrating it can be to lose your independence after an injury or illness, and how upsetting it can be to rely on loved ones for help. Reablement care from our experienced Care Professionals can make the recovery process–from regaining physical strength to improving confidence–empowering and tailored to your life.
Why Home Instead?
We understand there’s no place like home, and after an injury, illness or hospital stay, there is no better feeling than getting home to your own bed. This is why we strive to make recovery at home possible for older adults, with our friendly Care Professionals and helpful office staff on hand to design the perfect package of reablement care for your physical and emotional needs.
We are proudly rated 9.6 on Homecare.co.uk, with many of our locations also rated “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), so you can rest assured your recovery will be supported by experienced professionals.
FAQs
What is reablement care at home?
Reablement care at home is short-term, focused support designed to help elderly individuals recover after illness, injury, or a hospital stay. It aims to rebuild confidence and regain essential skills for daily living, enabling individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
What services are included in reablement care?
Reablement care plans are tailored to individual needs and may include:
- Support with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care
- Assistance with mobility and exercises to regain physical strength
- Guidance to adapt to new ways of managing tasks
- Assessment and provision of equipment or home adaptations (if needed)
- Emotional support and encouragement to rebuild confidence
The focus is on enabling individuals to regain independence rather than providing long-term care.
How is reablement care different from traditional home care?
Unlike traditional home care, which provides ongoing assistance, reablement care is time-limited and goal-oriented. It supports recovery and focuses on helping individuals relearn skills or adapt to changes following a setback, rather than carrying out tasks for them. The ultimate aim is to empower individuals to manage independently as much as possible.
How do I access reablement care at home?
Reablement care is often arranged through your local council after a hospital discharge or health assessment. Speak to your GP or hospital team to request an evaluation, or contact your local adult social care service. If eligible, the council may provide a reablement package free for up to six weeks, depending on individual circumstances. Alternatively, give your local Home Instead office a call for a chat about reablement home care services fully tailored to your needs.
What happens after the reablement care period ends?
At the end of the reablement care period, the individual’s progress is reviewed. If further support is needed, options such as ongoing home care, occupational therapy, or community support services may be recommended. Some individuals successfully regain independence and no longer require additional care, but we’ll work closely with you to make sure you always have whatever support you need.
Diane WIlliams , Head of Quality & Standards
Before joining Home Instead, I built a comprehensive career in the social care sector, beginning in 1991 as a frontline care worker and advancing to senior leadership roles across both private and voluntary sector businesses.
Throughout my career, I have supported diverse care groups in a variety of settings, including community, residential, nursing, and secure environments. My experience spans working with older adults, including those living with dementia; individuals with physical disabilities and complex, long-term health needs; people with learning disabilities, including autism; individuals with enduring mental health challenges; individuals with current or past substance use and those with forensic backgrounds.
In 2002, I qualified as a social worker and have since maintained my professional registration with Social Work England.